Eddie Palmieri’s influence on the world of modern music is
often celebrated, but just as often underestimated. As he completes his 80th
year with us, his energy and commitment seem to be increasing, as if to fully
emphasize the power of not just the music but also the cross-cultural
importance of the process. With no sign of slowing, Mr. Palmieri is the elder
of a global culture of musicians, actively teaching young students and leading
the way for the next generation. And now Mr. Palmieri brings to the world his
first project since his back to back Grammy wins in 2005/2006 - SABIDURIA.
Sabiduria is the Spanish word for WISDOM, and the message is clear from the
outset that wisdom is the exalted value that should guide us all. His intent
with Sabiduria, as it has been with all of his recordings, is to create art that
will be analyzed and understood well beyond his time.
Many elements of style can be found within the experience of
SABIDURIA - funk, soul, jazz and pop are all present alongside the guiding force
of rhythm. This is music you can sit to, drive to, and of course, DANCE to. The
album features appearances from Donald Harrison Jr, Marcus Miller, Alfredo de
la Fe, Joe Locke, Johnny Rivero, Ronnie Cuber, and David Spinnoza. SABIDURIA
may well be the best Latin Jazz record ever made, and when the dance is over we
will let history decide.
‘We are honored, humbled, and thrilled to represent Mr.
Palmieri and his true spirit of independence. We encourage you to listen,
dance, and celebrate with us the living legend - Mr. Eddie Palmieri - at his
top form.’ (Louis Marks, Ropeadope)
Born in 1936 in New York, Mr. Eddie Palmieri is a
bandleader, arranger, and composer who has skillfully fused the rhythm of his
Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of his jazz influences. He gained
international attention as a piatesynist in the 1950’s, playing with Eddie
Forrester and the popular Tito Rodriguez Orchestra, among others. In 1961 he
formed La Perfecta, featuring an unconventional front line of trombones that created
a new sound, mixing American Jazz into Afro-Caribbean rhythms and leading to
the trombone-heavy Salsa explosion in the 1970s. Throughout the 60s and 70s Mr.
Palmieri continued to surprise fans and critics with his unique sound – in 1970
he released the epic ‘Harlem River Drive’, merging Black and Latin music into a
free-form sound that seamlessly blends elements of funk, soul, rock, salsa, and
jazz. In 1975 Mr. Palmieri was awarded the very first Grammy for Best Latin
Recording; this would be the first of ten Grammys over the next 30 years. His
lyrics and arranging style have influenced countless musicians from a diverse
array of settings, including Chick Corea, Ruben Blades, Willie Colon and the
Fania All Stars, Christian McBride, and hip hop pioneer Bobbito Garcia.
Born in 1936 in New York, Mr. Eddie Palmieri is a
bandleader, arranger, and composer who has skillfully fused the rhythm of his
Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of his jazz influences. He gained
international attention as a pianist in the 1950’s, playing with Eddie
Forrester and the popular Tito Rodriguez Orchestra, among others. In 1961 he
formed La Perfecta, featuring an unconventional front line of trombones that
created and new sound, mixing American Jazz into Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
Throughout the 60s and 70s Mr. Palmieiri continued to surprise fans and critics
with his unique sound – in 1970 he released the epic ‘Harlem River Drive’,
merging Black and Latin music into a free-form sound that elements of funk,
soul, salsa, and jazz together. In 1975 Mr. Palmieri was awarded the very first
Grammy for Best Latin Recording; this would be the first of ten Grammys over
the next 30 years.
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